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Italian digital creator Martina Smeraldi has built her brand on connection—pouts, poses, and perfectly lit carousels. But her latest project, simply captioned “x” , flips the script.

In a grainy 45-second video posted at 2 a.m., Smeraldi walks empty Roman streets alone. No music. No tags. The “x” in the title stands for xenía (ancient Greek for “foreigner” or “stranger”). The series, a collaboration with underground filmmaker Elisa V., captures Smeraldi in uncut, unglamorous moments: rain on a train window, a half-eaten pastry, a single tear wiped before a mirror. martina smeraldi x

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“It’s not just about wearing clothes,” a source close to the project said. “It’s about wearing a filter.” If the teasers are any indication, this “x” marks the spot where viral content becomes wearable art. Drop date: TBA, but expect a limited release via private Instagram story links. Title: Martina Smeraldi x Solitude: A New Photographic Diary No music

“I’m not trying to be the next big DJ,” Smeraldi told a fanzine. “I’m curating a feeling. The ‘x’ is for ‘cross’—crossing from your phone screen into a dark, loud room with strangers.”

The set will feature unreleased edits from Italian underground producers, with visuals designed by AI artist Martux_m. Whether you love her or love to hate her, “Martina Smeraldi x Nightlife” promises to be the most chaotic, sweaty, and stylish 90 minutes of the season.